In our search for self-knowledge, we’ve all likely taken one (or several) personality tests. The goal is to gain insights about ourselves—why we are the way we are. But are these tests any good? Do ...

Around 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies use personality tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to assess their employees for the purpose of coaching, development, and team building.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is one of the most commonly used psychological tests in the world. The test was developed by clinical psychologist Starke Hathaway and ...